Beijing → Xi'an
2026-11-01 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-11-01 is listed below — the first leaves Beijing at 07:00 and the last at 20:41. The quickest takes 4h 10m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $28 per passenger and reach $102 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 4h 10m – 18h 12m
- Trains per day
- 42
- First / last departure
- 07:00 / 20:41
- Departure stations
- Beijing West (北京西), Beijing North (北京北), Beijing Fengtai (北京丰台), Qinghe (清河), Beijing (北京)
- Arrival stations
- Xi'an North (西安北), Xi'an East (西安东), Xi'an (西安)
- Fares from
- $28 (hard seat)
Beijing–Xi’an high-speed railway
The classic first-time itinerary: the capital to the terracotta army, in half a day.
The line runs south-west through Hebei and Henan, past Zhengzhou, then turns west into Shaanxi. High-speed trains cover it comfortably within a morning or an afternoon, which is why so many itineraries pair the two cities.
- Xi’an North is well outside the old city wall. The metro connects it to the Bell Tower area, but allow time — it is not a station you can walk out of and be in the centre.
- Terracotta Army visits are easier from Xi’an North side of town if you are arriving and leaving by train on the same day.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G321 | 07:00 | 11:20 | 04:20 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| K507 | 07:12 | 23:00 | 15:48 | Beijing West → Xi'an East | $69 | Soft Sleeper |
| G3931 | 07:39 | 13:25 | 05:46 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| G351 | 07:55 | 12:05 | 04:10 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $97 | Second Class |
| G2455 | 08:08 | 14:51 | 06:43 | Beijing North → Xi'an North | $245 | Business Class |
| G357 | 08:10 | 12:31 | 04:21 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| G655 | 08:26 | 14:20 | 05:54 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $276 | Business Class |
| G969 | 09:10 | 15:07 | 05:57 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $259 | Business Class |
| G1307 | 09:29 | 15:18 | 05:49 | Beijing Fengtai → Xi'an North | $151 | First Class |
| G1591 | 09:40 | 15:32 | 05:52 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $129 | First Class |
| G365 | 09:55 | 14:05 | 04:10 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $97 | Second Class |
| D1049 | 10:04 | 18:21 | 08:17 | Qinghe → Xi'an North | $115 | First Class |
| G671 | 11:41 | 16:54 | 05:13 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $87 | Second Class |
| D1045 | 11:54 | 18:54 | 07:00 | Qinghe → Xi'an North | $72 | Second Class |
| G1405 | 12:40 | 18:34 | 05:54 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $276 | Business Class |
| K545 | 12:50 | 06:12 +1 | 17:22 | Beijing → Xi'an | $71 | Soft Sleeper |
| K545 | 12:50 | 07:02 +1 | 18:12 | Beijing → Xi'an East | $71 | Soft Sleeper |
| D117 | 12:50 | 01:16 +1 | 12:26 | Beijing Fengtai → Xi'an East | $48 | Standing |
| G353 | 12:55 | 17:08 | 04:13 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $102 | Second Class |
| G685 | 13:15 | 19:04 | 05:49 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| K545 | 13:40 | 07:02 +1 | 17:22 | Beijing West → Xi'an East | $71 | Soft Sleeper |
| K545 | 13:40 | 06:12 +1 | 16:32 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $71 | Soft Sleeper |
| G673 | 13:46 | 19:44 | 05:58 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| G367 | 14:05 | 18:30 | 04:25 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $308 | Business Class |
| G323 | 15:00 | 19:12 | 04:12 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $152 | First Class |
| G361 | 15:05 | 19:23 | 04:18 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| T55 | 15:42 | 04:59 +1 | 13:17 | Beijing Fengtai → Xi'an | $67 | Soft Sleeper |
| D101 | 15:52 | 03:37 +1 | 11:45 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $34 | Second Class |
| D29 | 15:58 | 03:46 +1 | 11:48 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $35 | Second Class |
| G659 | 16:15 | 22:08 | 05:53 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $293 | Business Class |
| G661 | 16:45 | 22:14 | 05:29 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $293 | Business Class |
| D1043 | 16:46 | 23:37 | 06:51 | Qinghe → Xi'an North | $106 | First Class |
| D15 | 17:00 | 05:11 +1 | 12:11 | Beijing West → Xi'an East | $49 | Second Class |
| G665 | 17:08 | 22:47 | 05:39 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $293 | Business Class |
| Z179 | 18:20 | 06:51 +1 | 12:31 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $28 | Hard Seat |
| D39 | 18:30 | 06:24 +1 | 11:54 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $35 | Second Class |
| G369 | 19:00 | 23:11 | 04:11 | Beijing West → Xi'an North | $308 | Business Class |
| D41 | 20:03 | 08:46 +1 | 12:43 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $36 | Second Class |
| D43 | 20:29 | 08:23 +1 | 11:54 | Beijing West → Xi'an | $35 | Second Class |
| D995 | 20:36 | 05:09 +1 | 08:33 | Beijing Fengtai → Xi'an North | $63 | Second Class |
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Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Beijing to Xi'an take?
The fastest service on this date takes 4h 10m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Beijing to Xi'an?
Second-class fares start at about $28 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Beijing does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Beijing West and Beijing North and Beijing Fengtai and Qinghe and Beijing. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.